Spare Wheel weight

[Benji]

Hi

I have the following spare wheel on our caravan, would anyone be able to advsie the actual weight, tyre and rim

195/70 R 15 C

Many thanks

Russell

 

[Damian]

The only way of getting the actual weight of an individual wheel complete is to weigh it.

 

[forestgump]

dose it come in a carier as this is also in the total.

 

[xtrailman]

Around 40 pounds at a GUESS.
Quite a lot heavier than the alloy.
I noticed when refitting the wheels after the winter layup.

 

[Benji]

Great many thanks. The reason I was asking is that we have a German Fendt caravan and the spare wheel comes in the front locker. I have since removed it and fitted an AL Ko spare wheel carrier behind the wheel axle. By removing the spare wheel from the front locker I have obviously reduced the weight on the tow bar hence the reaosn behind my query

Many thanks again

Russell

 

[forestgump]

Mine is in the front but van is desinged this way and the balance in the van is ok its mutch easyer to get the spare the under slung is a real pain,i think i was quoted 15 to 19kgs by dealer for spare as i was concerned about it in front box.(spare is a 15 inch steel rim)

 

[RayS]

Putting the spare under the caravan adds the weight of the carrier and a 50/50 chance that when you need it, the carrier will slide out on the side which is punctured and be very difficult to get at. Get a cover for the wheel, and put the caravan spare in the tow car while you are travalling - easy to get to and you have a cover for the dirty wheel you take off. Once on site put the spare under the van locking it to one of the legs with a cycle type anti theft device if you wish,

 

[Benji]

Many thanks to all for the feedback, some very good points